Category Archives: Local Sports

Francis, Thunder storm past IWU
Illinois Wesleyan tried unsuccessfully to contain Aston Francis as he scored 36 points in Wheaton’s victory at Shirk Center on Wednesday. (Photo by WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Aston ...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2018

ISU’s Yarbrough released on bond after arrest
Illinois State’s Milik Yarbrough leads the team in scoring (16.6 points per game) and assists per game (4.6). (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State jun...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2018

Sports On Air
Ron Rose’s Illinois Wesleyan Titans play Wheaton at Shirk Center tonight. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 AM: 6:00 p.m. Football – Illinois State Signing Day Listen live here 7:00 p.m. Basketb...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2018

National Signing Day On WJBC
It’s National Signing Day and WJBC has the coverage! Tune in as we discuss the signings! We’ll have interviews with coaches and staff!There’s only 1 hour where the recruits can be ta...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2018

ISU’s Evans to miss up to 3 weeks with knee injury
Keyshawn Evans is Illinois State’s third-leading scorer at 15.6 points per game. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois state junior guard Keyshawn Evans is expect...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2018

Sports On Air
ISU basketball coachesKristen Gillespie and Dan Muller have their coaches shows tonight. (Photos courtesy GoRedbirds.com)WJBC 1230 AM:6:00 p.m. Kristen Gillespie Show Listen live here 7:00 p.m. Dan Mu...
Syndicated Author Feb 05, 2018

Sports On Air
The Illinois State women play Valparaiso today at Redbird Arena. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 AM: 12:50 p.m. Basketball (women) – Valparaiso at Illinois State Listen live here 3:00 p.m. Football ...
Syndicated Author Feb 04, 2018

Redbird men hold off Aces
Phil Fayne was one of three Redbirds with 13 points in a 75-71 win over Evansville. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Illinois State men’s basketball jumped out to ...
Syndicated Author Feb 03, 2018

Sports On Air
Illinois State’s women will play Loyola at Redbird Arena tonight. (WJBC file photo) WJBC 1230 AM: 6:50 p.m. Basketball (women) – Loyola at Illinois State Listen live here
Syndicated Author Feb 02, 2018

High expectations for MVC favorite Illinois State softball
Illinois State is a narrow favorite to win the Missouri Valley Conference according to the preseason coaches poll. (GoRedbirds.com photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State softball is picke...
Syndicated Author Feb 01, 2018